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Penn State Basketball: Happy Valley Hoopers Roll to TBT Regional Final
It was already Penn State basketball’s most successful appearing in The Basketball Tournament. But the alumni squad known as the Happy Valley Hoopers wanted more, and got it Monday night in Pittsburgh. The Happy Valley hoopers advanced to the regional final with a 94-83 win over the Stars of...
What Was A Tennessee Vice Mayor’s House Vandalized With?
What was a Tennessee Vice Mayor’s house vandalized with? Well, I’ve never heard of anyone using this to mess with people’s home!. If you’re in politics, you’re probably no stranger to having people mess with you. They might throw things at you, they might mess with your vehicle, or it could be your home. Unfortunately, we’ve seen it all. However, this latest story is a bit different because of what was used to vandalize this Vice Mayor’s house. Learn more below!
Mars Hill theatre celebrates 50 seasons of ‘Sartians’
MARS HILL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mars Hill founded its Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in 1975, and the spotlight has never dimmed since. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, affectionately known as SART, is concluding its 50th season with the play “Taking a Chance on Love,” written by founding SART member C. Robert Jones. The show alternates between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances and runs until July 28 with Friday to Sunday performances.
Toe River Crafts 50th Anniversary Reception at Yancey Library
The public is invited to a reception on Friday, July 26, from 3-5 p.m. in the Herring-Kivette Gallery at the library to celebrate this exhibit and Toe River Craft’s 50th Anniversary. The members wanted to share some memories and work with local residents through an exhibit at the Yancey...
Quilt Show Aug 2 – 3 At Mt Mitchell Crafts Fair in Burnsville
Mountain Piecemakers quilt show will be inside the Burnsville Town Center during the Mt Mitchell Crafts Fair August 2 and 3, 9:30-4:30. The show will have large bed quilts, small quilts, wall hangings, and fiber arts, as well as displays of our Veteran Quilt and Project Linus service projects. There will be a “country store” of quilt items inside the Town Center and the guild will have a booth on the square displaying our 2024 opportunity quilt.
Wanted Tennessee man arrested in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted out of Tennessee was arrested in Logan County on Friday evening following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle matching the description of one used in an alleged prior shoplifting at Farmer’s Home Furniture in Russellville, according to a citation obtained by WBKO.
How TN Republican primary races are pushing the party further to the right on key issues
As Republicans nationwide consider their future, deep-red Tennessee's dominant political party is creeping further to the right as primary candidates seek to bolster their conservative credentials on key issues ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. With a GOP supermajority in the state legislature, many races are determined in primary contests. During campaigns this year, both incumbents and newcomers alike have taken staunchly conservative views on issues such as state-paid school lunches, arming teachers, taxpayer-funded school vouchers,...
Tennessee basketball to host five-star guard on official visit
2025 five-star guard Darius Adams will take an official visit to. in September, Adams told 247Sports national basketball recruiting analyst Dushawn London. Adams will visit the weekend of Sept. 13, which is the weekend UT's football team is hosting Kent State. Adams will also take visits to NC State (9/6),...
41 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 41 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Classic Movie Club Reschedules Singin’ in the Rain
The Classic Movie Club, which shows films monthly at the Yancey County Public Library, has rescheduled Singin’ in the Rain for July 29. The showing had to be canceled earlier this month due to issues with equipment. Showtime is 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29, for Singin’ in the...
Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list
Penn State has added another elite up-and-coming prospect to its list of expected visitors this upcoming Friday, July 26, as Coatesville offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller confirmed via social media Sunday evening that he plans to return to Happy Valley for the Lasch Bash. Already checking in at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Hiller is just now entering […] The post Elite Pennsylvania prospect added to Penn State’s Lasch Bash visitor list appeared first on On3.
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Fun Fest continues with dog show, pool party
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fun Fest continued Monday in Kingsport with festivities for people and pets. A dog show at Allandale Mansion and pool party at the Kingsport Aquatic Center were hosted for the community. Categories for the dog show ranged from prettiest female to handsomest male, best trick and best costume. Chief Operations Officer […]
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